Outdoor pools and water parks are open across the Riverina. Photo: Supplied.
Summertime is nigh, meaning we all get to look on at Narrandera and Leeton with envy as the towns open the two premier aqua facilities in the Riverina, which offer spectacular waterslides.
But if you’re not fussy and just want to get wet, all outdoor swimming pools across the Riverina will be open by next week.
Public pools in Coleambally, Darlington Point and Jerilderie will reopen for the summer season on Saturday (1 November) and operating hours are: Tuesdays to Fridays (6 to 10 am, and 1 to 7 pm), Saturdays and Sundays (9 am to 7 pm).
Most other pools opened in October. Here is an update on where you can go to beat the heat.
Narrandera
The Lake Talbot Water Park officially reopened on 4 October and facilities include three swimming pools, an interactive splash park with a tipping bucket, flume and race water slides, terraced lawns and shaded areas and barbecue facilities.
Opening hours for weekdays are 6:30 to 8 am, then 10 am to 7 pm; during weekends and public holidays (aside from Christmas Day) the park is open from 10 am to 7 pm.
Admission is free for children under three, $3 for anyone over 60 and $5 for everyone else. Season passes and slide passes are available here.
The Barellan Swimming Pool reopened on 18 October and facilities include a 25-metre and six-lane pool, new toddler’s pool with interactive water play features, shaded picnic areas, fully stocked kiosk and barbecue facilities.
Opening hours are 3 to 7 pm for Wednesdays to Fridays, noon to 7 pm on weekends. During Christmas holidays they are open from noon to 8 pm every day except Christmas Day.
Admission is free for children under four, $4 for anyone between five and 18 and over 60, and $5 for anyone between 19 and 59. Spectators will be charged $2. Season passes and slide passes are available here.
Leeton
The waterslide and kiosk in the Leeton Regional Aquatic Centre will reopen on 1 November and facilities include a 10-lane 50-metre solar-heated Olympic pool, nine-metre-high twin ring waterslide, gas heated learn-to-swim area, splash pad and barbecue facilities.
Operating hours are 6 to 7:30 am and 1 to 7:30 pm during weekdays; 8 to 10 am and 1 to 7:30 pm during weekends.
Visitors can purchase a 10-visit pass for $58, otherwise it is $6.60 per entry.
Wagga
Wagga may be the biggest city in the Riverina but it’s the poor cousin when it comes to water-based recreation.
The outdoor pool at the Oasis Aquatic Centre is open year-round but with separate operating hours for summer and winter.
During summer (September to April) opening hours are 6 am to 9 pm on weekdays, and 7:30 am to 6 pm on weekends.
Facilities include 10 50-metre lanes, full competition facilities and solar heating.
Admission for casual entries or multi-visit passes can be found here.
Griffith
Griffith Regional Aquatic & Leisure Centre reopened on 1 October, but will be closed on 4 November for Union Picnic Day.
Opening hours are 6 am to 8 pm during weekdays, 8 am to 6 pm on Saturdays and 10 am to 5 pm on Sundays.
Information on admissions can be found here.
Coleambally
The Coleambally Swimming Pool’s facilities include a 25-metre lap/recreational pool and a shaded toddler’s pool. Visitors can also enjoy amenities such as shaded picnic tables and a barbecue. During the swim season, the Coleambally Swim Club runs from 5:15 pm every Friday.
Darlington Point
The Darlington Point War Memorial Swimming Pool offers a range of amenities, such as a barbecue, changing rooms, kiosks, picnic tables, shaded areas, showers and ample parking.
Avid swimmers can join the Coleambally Swim Club every Friday or travel to Griffith.
Jerilderie
The Jerilderie Swimming Pool includes a six-lane 25-metre lap pool and shaded wading pool. Facilities includes changing rooms, kiosk, shaded seating and grassed areas.
Follow the Jerilderie Swim Club Facebook page.
Coleambally
The Coleambally Swimming Pool’s facilities include a 25-metre lap/recreational pool and a shaded toddler’s pool. Visitors can also enjoy amenities such as shaded picnic tables and a barbecue. During the swim season, the Coleambally Swim Club runs from 5:15 pm every Friday.
Darlington Point
The Darlington Point War Memorial Swimming Pool offers a range of amenities, such as a barbecue, changing rooms, kiosk, picnic tables, shaded areas, showers and ample parking.
Avid swimmers can join the Coleambally Swim Club every Friday or travel to Griffith.
Jerilderie
The Jerilderie Swimming Pool includes a six-lane 25-metre lap pool and shaded wading pool. Facilities includes changing rooms, a kiosk, shaded seating and grassed areas.
Temora
The outdoor pool and slide at the Temora Recreation Centre reopened on 25 October, and operates from 11 am to 1 pm and 3 to 5 pm on weekends.
Contact Temora Shire Council for pricing.
Junee
The Junee Junction Recreation and Aquatic Centre reopened its pool on 13 October, with the slides operating from noon to 2 pm on weekends during summer, and every day during the summer school holidays.
